The European Language Industry Survey (ELIS) 2025 results are now available, offering a comprehensive overview of the current state and future trajectory of the industry. Initiated in 2013 by the European Union of Associations of Translation Companies (EUATC), ELIS is now co-organised with ELIA, FIT Europe, GALA, the EMT university network, the European Commission’s LIND group, and Women in Localization.
The survey covers market trends, expectations and concerns, challenges and obstacles, as well as changes in business practices. It is open to language service companies (LSCs), independent language professionals, training institutes and their students, language service buyers, as well as private and public translation departments.
ELIS 2025 consists of five separate surveys tuned to the needs and interests of each industry segment. In the coming weeks, we will be publishing a series of blogs with Anu Carnegie-Brown, Stephane Hue, and Ursula Steigerwald, diving deeper into each key topic.
In the meantime, let’s take a look back at our 2024 discussions:
- Leadership Dynamics: “Do Male CEOs Outperform Female CEOs in LSCs? A Closer Look” explored gender in LSC leadership.
- Training and Development: “Are LSCs Doing Enough to Train Their Employees?” highlighted the importance of continuous learning and training.
- Seniority vs. Innovation: “Seniority in Language Services: Hindering Innovation or Harnessing Expertise?” looked at the benefits of experience against the need for fresh perspectives and ideas.
- Evolving Roles: “How Are Roles and Recruitment Trends Evolving in the Language Industry?” looked into recruitment trends and evolving industry roles.
- Pricing Complexities: “What Are You Really Selling? Navigating the Complexities of Pricing in the Language Industry” explored the evolution of pricing models and expectations.
If you’re interested in reading more about them, you can find all the 2024 ELIS blogs here.
Bringing our focus back to 2025, our upcoming articles will provide insights from LSP leaders, industry statistics, and thought-provoking discussions, equipping you with all the current industry trends and predictions you need to navigate the industry.
What are your thoughts? Join the conversation here on LinkedIn, and follow this series in the coming weeks as we share more.
